2010 Thru-Hike Registry

[Tuney]

this is a bit of a late update and i apologize. i've had some trouble communicating with my partner on start time and i think im just going to leave without his ass unfortunately. trying for april 3rd

T-red

People seem surprised when I tell them I'm going solo. But I've pretty much run into the same thing you have. Coordinating with trail friends and relatives just ends up being frustrating. The good news you'll meet plenty of people on the trail. Someone will end up being your friend even if you only see each other when your get to camp.

[tennesseered]

People seem surprised when I tell them I'm going solo. But I've pretty much run into the same thing you have. Coordinating with trail friends and relatives just ends up being frustrating. The good news you'll meet plenty of people on the trail. Someone will end up being your friend even if you only see each other when your get to camp.

thanks for the encouragement. I'm doing it with or without him. We have planned for over half a year and he still seems to just be bull****ting around. I'm ready to go. And i'm sure i'll make some friends I always do when I go hiking - usually always friendly people

[4shot]

An update to my start date, I am heading to Ga. tomorrow and starting the trail (approach) on Sunday the 28th of March. Packing now...and experiencing a whole gamut of emotions as I do so. Trail name is still unknown.

This website has been a real helpful tool and a great source of entertainment as well. Best wishes to all and see you on the trail somewhere.

[free4now]

Trail Name free/ bodine/ ?????
Direction nobo
Estimated Start Date 4/8/2010
Approach Trail - yes or no yes

this is an adventure that ive dreamt of and am finally embracing.

[vlo]

Hi Mountain Squid! No trail name yet
sobo
Start date Appx. April 5th, 2010

Happy Trails!
Vicky

[vlo]

sorry, my bad, I'm actually going north..............................guess gps is needed in typing after a long day

[sarah1021]

name: sarah
trail name: can't wait to get one, hopefully one waaaayyy more original than 'sarah'!
direction: nobo
start: mid may
approach trail: I would, but i have to get to katahdin by aug 28...
as is i may have to 'yellow blaze' around NY to make it in time. i'm from maine, so i'm really 'going home'. so i 'have' to make it to katahdin, but i won't mind skipping some in the middle in order to enjoy the time on the trail i have.

in other words, i am not a purist but i'll enjoy my time on the trail!

[Tuney]

My last two Shakedown Hikes have convinced me that in spite of all my hardwork and training, I'm not ready to hike 12 to 20 miles a day. Nor do I want to. At the moment I'm good for 5 to 6 hours of hiking in a day. at 1.5 miles per hour that would be maybe 7.5 to 9 miles a day max. I want to have time to smell the flower's and enjoy the views. I'm moving my start date to the beginning of May, hoping for better weather, and planning for 6 to 9 miles a day.
I'll still follow the Cool Breeze Itinerary starting in Daleville VA, and ending at Kent CT. Whether or not I complete a thru this year, will depend on when I get to Kent, and how I feel when I get there.

SOME SAGE WORDS ABOUT MY REVISED PLAN FROM ONE OF MY VERY GOOD FRIENDS
Well, if the "Journey is the Destination" as you say, then couple of thoughts.
1) The goal is to hike the trail, not die on the trail
2) If it takes you two years to hike it, you have still hiked it but lived to tell about it.
3) The grandkids will not care that it took you two years!
4) The advantage of hiking for only 5 (or less) hours is that you have more time to enjoy the wilderness and the camp you set up and since you may only pass that way once, make the most of the time to enjoy what you see..
5) There is no reward for the fastest or the slowest, only the reward of the journey and the friends you make along the way.

[MyName1sMud]

I wish I was coming along...... 2011 looks to be my year

[LordFouis]

hum, after 2 delays my start date looks to be April 7th

Approach trail-- yes
NOBO

[tcha5782]

Updating my previous post #458
NOBO
Start date: April 16 after lunch
Approach Trail: Y - hike up with minimal gear, meet friends at summit next morning with rest of stuff (they will take USFS42)
Destination - Mt. Race in MA (hope to get there by August 1, will skip sections if necessary - also going "home")
Looking forward to meeting all on trail.
Tim

[gipcgirl]

please change my start date to April 19.

Hi AzWildflower its gipcgirl here, I am in Franklin NC with a broken leg and need to stay off the trail for around 5 weeks. Hoping to restart around the end April so if your start date remains 19 we may meet up.Sorry I misplaced your email.

[jschuch]

Trail Name
Direction-NoBo
Estimated Start Date- Mid May
Approach Trail - yes

I'm putting 90 days towards the trail

[dwhite]

1. start date april 17th approach trail yes direction NoBo been planing 3 years ready to start hiking

[tennesseered]

official start date is this saturday april tenth!!! i will be alone though unfortunately. please message me or respond to this post if you would like to meet up and hike not sure about the approach trail though

[tennesseered]

official start date is this saturday april tenth!!! i will be alone though unfortunately. please message me or respond to this post if you would like to meet up and hike not sure about the approach trail though

ok this date is absolutely official finally im starting my hike and no to the approach trail think the trailname will be tennessee red

[fyrflyfla]

Trail Names: Fyrfly & Moses
Heading North: GA to ME
Starting Date: Around April 20th
Doing Approach Trail

Coming from Orlando, Fl and starting a little late. Have to attend my grandfathers' funeral. Started hiking the AT in 1998 in sections and finally finished with my Katahdin summit hike 10 yrs later in 2008. Now I get to follow my dream and do a thru hike in 2010. I'm excited! Moses has never hiked the trail and it will be a new experience for him.

[KVKV]

Trail name: none yet
Northbound
Starting date: 3 May
Not doing Approach Trail

KVKV

[windrunner6]

Trail Name: Thru Hiking Fiend
Direction: NoBo
Estimated Start Date: Apr 15
Approach Trail - yes
thruhikingfiend.blogspot.com

[trapezeboy]

some updated info:

Trail Name: Chipmunk
Direction: SOBO
Estimated Start Date: June 19th